Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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